Pre-School

PURPOSE
The Pre-School is concerned with the period of early childhood education when learning patterns are developing. The program for the preschooler will be flexible and informal. The schedule will be suited to the physical, intellectual and social skills of the preschooler.

STRUCTURE
The programs for three - year - olds consist of a two day program (Mondays and Fridays) or a three day program (Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays). Children must be three years old by September 30 of the current year and also must be toilet trained to enter a three - year - old class.

The programs for four - to - five year olds consist of a three day program (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays), or a five day program (Monday - Friday). Children must be four years old by September 30 of the current year to enter a four - to - five year old class.

A list of all children enrolled as of July 1 will be mailed to all patrons in June each year. This list will include the parents’ name, address, and home number to facilitate the formation of car pools.

ACTIVITIES
Some of the activities through which learning takes place are:
Stories - both listened to and created.
Music - songs, rhythms, instruments, body movements.
Exploring and creating using many different art forms.
Play through active participation and interaction.
Riding and climbing on developmentally appropriate equipment in the playroom.
Skills - cutting, pasting, block building, skipping, hopping, jumping, playing games.
Visual aids - creating a rich background for readiness for reading.
Number concepts - understanding numerals from 1 to 10.
Science - study of plant and animal life in the world around us.
Field trip adventures.
Development of large muscle coordination on the playground equipment.

SCHEDULE
2-day three year old program: Monday, Friday
3-day three year old program: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
3-day four year old program: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
5-day four/five year old program

PARENTS CAN HELP
Read stories to your child, at bedtime if possible. Let him have many different experiences - a trip to the zoo, to the library, etc. provide the opportunity for her to play with others her own age. Plan with him simple responsibilities that he can carry out at home. Encourage him to learn to dress himself and to hang up his own clothes. Help her learn to listen and obey. Share in his happy anticipation of going to school.

Label all hats, gloves, boots and any other wraps so you child can easily identify them.